The Health Benefits of Open Water Swimming
Open water swimming could be just what the doctor ordered.
Top 5 Ways to Reduce Inflammation and Start Feeling Better Now
Inflammation (Latin, inflammare, to set on fire) is part of the complex biological response to harmful stimuli. It is a protective attempt to initiate the healing process. Although inflammation is a beneficial first response, if it persists, it may cause long-term symptoms and lead to more serious chronic disease. Inflammation may be detected in routine […]
A Mom Sought Help From Her Doctor for Postpartum Depression — and Instead Had the Cops Called on Her
When Jessica Porten recounted her harrowing experience seeking help as she struggled with postpartum mood issues in a post on social media that went viral, many were horrified. She detailed how she took her baby with her to her postpartum appointment with her OB/GYN and mentioned her recent struggles to the nurse practitioner. Instead of […]
These Illinois Women Touched by Alzheimer’s Are Leading the Charge to Raise Awareness and Find a Cure
Chances are, you probably know someone with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia for older adults, even if you’re not aware of it. It is estimated that 5.7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, making it one of the top 10 causes of death in the United States. In Illinois, the […]
Modern Women Deserve Modern Healthcare
Today’s women do it all. We are professionals, advocates, caretakers. Wives, mothers, friends. While we all choose our roles and responsibilities to reflect our visions for our lives, we have many things in common. One of the most common issues most women face — and often don’t prioritize — is self-care. Dr. Dana Russo, Board […]
6 Ways to Change Your Relationship With Food and Dieting for Good
Forget four-letter words when it comes to getting healthy and shaping up for summer (namely, D-I-E-T). To really reshape your attitude toward food, health, and wellness, it’s all about making small changes to create a healthier lifestyle that will make you feel good and look good. Even better, the results will last for more than […]
8 Ways to Avoid the Afternoon Slump
You might aspire to finish out your work day strong, hit the the gym after the office, make a home-cooked dinner or have a spontaneous, mid-week outing with your family. But then that afternoon slump strikes between 3 and 5 p.m. — and take-out and pajama pants mount their mighty takeover. The problem with that […]
How Tattoos Give Strength to Breast Cancer Survivors: One Local Mom's Story
How does one take the physical scars from a double mastectomy and turn them into something beautiful so that they no longer serve as a reminder of the emotional scars? For 37-year-old North Shore mom of three Grace Lombardo, that meant covering her mastectomy scars with elaborate floral tattoos, a process that is captured in […]
How to Burn More Calories During Your Favorite Workouts
It’s no wonder High-Intensity Interval Training, aka “HIIT,” workouts have become so popular. These workouts alternate intense bursts of heart-pumping exercises with short periods of rest, putting them at a calorie-burning advantage. In fact, you can think of HIIT workouts as a “BOGO” in the fitness world: The exercises creates an oxygen deficit that your […]
I Tried Goat Yoga — Here’s What It’s Really Like
When I found myself downward dogging in a pen of baby goats that enthusiastically alternated between nibbling on my T-shirt and jumping on my back, I could have claimed I was doing it in the name of sustainable land management — but that wouldn’t quite be true. In reality, I found myself in such a […]
